While many of the biggest stars on the planet have lent their voices and faces to the fight against climate change, others have become the standard bearers for wasting CO2 emissions. For years, celebrities have been singled out for their use of private jetsalongside oligarchs and oil tycoons. But today, the stars have found a … Read more
Since 2005, economic output in Lower Austria has increased by 24 percent, adjusted for inflation. CO2 emissions have fallen by a quarter in the same time. Entrepreneurs are “the best climate protectors,” said Deputy Governor Stephan Pernkopf (ÖVP). Especially in an economic environment that needs to reorient itself worldwide in terms of employment and growth, … Read more
It impresses with its size and features: The “Icon of the Seas” goes on its maiden voyage – and breaks a record. The world’s largest cruise ship has begun its maiden voyage in Miami. The “Icon of the Seas” left the USA as scheduled on Saturday (local time). She is 365 meters long and can … Read more
The forest discovered in New York State was present in the area approximately 385 million years ago during the Devonian Tristan Bergen 20/01/2024 10:00 5 min Contrary to what one might have thought, the forest the oldest in the world is not located in Africa or the Amazon, or even in Asia. According to English … Read more
The top 30 centimeters of the world’s soils contain three times as much CO2 as all vegetation. However, if we also look at the layer from 30 centimeters deep to one meter deep, that amount of carbon is stored there. According to Australian soil scientist Christine Jones, we usually overlook this important carbon storage. Jones … Read more
Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that plays a major role in global warming. Increasing carbon dioxide in the oceans and atmosphere is causing large-scale climate change. As a result, droughts and heat waves are being experienced all over the world today. It also causes unexpected floods by causing large floods in a short period … Read more
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KOMPAS.com – Plastics as an integral part of modern life have made a major contribution to industrial progress and everyday comfort. However, the worrying fact is that most plastics are difficult to recycle. Also read: You need to be careful, recycled plastic contains toxic chemicals Plastic is difficult to recycle because it is formed from … Read more
Anyone who harms the climate can have trees planted to compensate. Companies also advertise that they offset their emissions in this way. But things are not quite that simple. The basic idea of helping the climate with a reforested forest is not wrong. That’s what Christopher Reyer from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research … Read more
Mayor Martin Horn, District Administrator Hanno Hurth and First State Official Martin Barth hand over trophies. The first companies can be recertified in 2024. The MobilSiegel has become established as an award for climate-friendly corporate mobility. Freiburger Verkehrs AG has awarded the trophy to 58 companies or administrations in the past two years. Now 28 … Read more
Heating with gas A reduced VAT of seven percent applies to gas until the end of March 2024. (Photo: IMAGO/Wolfgang Maria Weber) Düsseldorf Anyone who heats with oil or gas will have to reckon with greater price increases in the future than in the past. The federal government has drawn up a new plan for … Read more